SX4882 Analog Mixer

EURODESK — Ultra-low Noise Design 48/24 Input 8-Bus

48x8x2 In-Line Live/ In-Line Mixer with XENYX Preamps, British EQs and
Recording Mixer Integrated Meterbridge

Ultra-low noise, high-headroom analog

mixer for studio, live, front-of-house,
monitor, corporate and touring audio
applications
True in-line concept with 24 independent
Mix-B input channels, all with individual
2-band EQ, Level, Pan and Mute
24 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps
with switchable +48 V phantom power
Neo-classic“British”4-band EQs with
2 semi-parametric mid bands for warm
and musical sound
8 subgroups with independent Solo and
routing functions simultaneously feed
up to 16 multi-track inputs
Clip and -20dB LEDs plus EQ In, Low Cut,
Mute, Solo/PFL, Subgroup and Main
routing switches on all channels
6 Aux sends per channel: all switchable
pre/post fader
Main Aux sends with Level controls and
Solo functions Whether recording in the studio, running This “embedded mixer,”
live house sound, recording a live show, or called Mix B, is typically used
6 multi-functional stereo Aux returns for use as a stage monitor mixing board, the in recording applications, but
featuring Level and Balance controls, feature-packed SX4882 does it all. Designed it has some useful live-sound
Solo and extensive routing functions with live performance versatility and recording features as well. In the studio,
Solo-In-Place with PFL function plus necessities built in, this console combines years Mix B allows you to return
2 independent phones sections plus of every sound engineer’s wants and needs all your multi-track tape
full-featured monitor and talkback section into one high-performance machine. It may channels back into channels
with built-in microphone not get you free beer or groupies, but it rocks on the board without losing
Comprehensive Channel, Group and Main for live-sound and recording. any of your 24 main-input
insert points What is an In-Line mixer? And why you channels. This provides
want one seamless playback and
Built-in meterbridge with meters for each mixdown capabilites with just
channel, Subgroup and Main, monitoring An in-line mixer is a mixer within a mixer. a few button pushes and no
either the channel or Tape return signal That’s the reason you will notice this board is additional patching. In other
Long-wearing 100-mm logarithmic-taper labeled Channels 1-24 AND Channels 25 – 48. words, no visible plumber-
faders and sealed rotary controls It’s really two 24-channel mixers in one. cracks or untimely delays.
Expander port with universal jack connec- Live, Mix B can be used to
tors for optimal linking to other consoles send a totally separate 2-track
mix to a recording device,
2 BNC connectors for 12 V gooseneck separate speaker zone or out
lights to a broadcast feed, plus it
Internal autorange power supply for maxi- functions as an additional
mum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free monitor or effects bus.
audio, superior transient response plus low One reason you’ll really
power consumption for energy saving appreciate having the in-
line mixer is simple: LIVE
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SX4882
Va-Va-Va-Versatility! No More 5 minutes when you can provide a
48x8x2 In-Line Live/ “Creative Patching” seemingly improbable solution by
taking a direct split off the console to
Input choices and routing options
Recording Mixer are not overrated. In fact, they are feed some other input source.
essential to managing technically Use your creativity where it matters
complex instrumentation or multiple most – in getting the sound and
bands all patched into the same board. mix you want, not on brain-twisting
RECORDING. If you’ve ever tried to make a And while you may not need every patching compromises and channel
recording off of the board during a live show, patching option for every show, at routing puzzles. Complete versatility
you know how well that works (NOT!). Often least you know you have every input and accessibility is what it’s all about
input and output levels necessary for quality and output option you could ever and the SX4882 does not disappoint.
recording do not match the requirements of need. You will be grateful to have All Channels Are Indeed
the live mix, where stage volumes factor in to features like Insert points on every Created Equal
the overall room sound. Getting around that channel input, all Subgroups and There’s no scrimping and saving on
issue used to require a splitter and second on the Main outs. Direct Outputs on this board. Every channel has every
mixer just for recording. Now that is eliminated each channel are very useful too and feature of every other channel. They
by having an in-line mixer in your live board. may even make you a hero for about
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Recording Setup
Bass Guitar
MDX4600 DSP2024P

MDX4600 DSP2024P Acoustic Guitar

MDX4600 DSP2024P
BDI 21 Electric Guitar

HA4700 ADI 21 Electric Guitar

Drums

V-AMP3
Keyboard
HEADPHONES V-AMP3
HPS3000 C-3
HA4700 Condenser
Mics
Synth (Horn
Module Section)
PX3000
HEADPHONES
HPS3000

PX3000
T-1
Condenser
Tube Mics
(Vocals)
DSP2024P

DSP2024P
SUB 7-8 button SUB 5-6 button pressed, PAN channel SUB 3-4 button SUB 3-4 SUB 1-2 SUB 1-2
pressed,PAN center, GROUP 5 & 8 pressed, PAN button button button
channel center, channel right, pressed, pressed, pressed,
GROUP 7 & 8 GROUP 4 PAN PAN PAN
channel channel channel
Computer Tower with left, right, left,
GROUP 3 GROUP 2 GROUP 1
Multi-channel Soundcard
available separately
DAW software
energyXT2.5

Tape/CD recorder

TRUTH TRUTH
B3031A B3031A
Studio Studio
monitor monitor
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SX4882
British EQ for Bloody Excellent Mic Pre’s – the muck stops here
48x8x2 In-Line Live/ Sound The microphone preamp is one
Expensive British consoles have of the most important circuits in a
Recording Mixer long been praised for having sweeter, mixing console. It boosts the low-
smoother channel EQ than many level microphone signal to a line-level
other mixers provide. That’s why operating level and it’s the first bit
the EQ circuitry on the SX4882 is of processing applied to any mic
are all the same! No more “if only” sighs of designed with British-style EQ, with signal. No doubt you’ve heard the
frustration to utter as you try to organize your wider curves and smoother phase phrase, “garbage in equals garbage
inputs. characteristics. It maximizes effective out.” This is really true when it comes
As long as we’re talking about channel frequency sculpting without harshness to mic preamps. Common issues
strips, you might as well know that this board or gaping holes in the audio spectrum. with lower quality mic pres include
has a big treat in store for you: TWO bands of This sweet feature will benefit your noise, distortion, low headroom, and
semi-parametric mid range controls. This is mixes – both live and in the studio. unimpressed fans.
two more than many boards offer and at least You may even start saying “Check BEHRINGER uses high quality
one more than most live sound boards. Gone One, Two” with a British accent. And XENYX pre-amps in our professional
is the dilemma of EQ-ing out the honk at 600 it’s worth repeating that there are two mixers. These are ultra low noise, high
or adding a little upper-mid crispness at 2k to sweepable EQ bands, not just one. headroom preamps that can hold their
bring out the clarity. Now you don’t have to That’s a must-have for many situations, own, even against expensive stand-
compromise. and now you have it! alone boutique-style preamps.
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Live Performance Setup

Bass Guitar
DSP2024P

EUROLIVE F1220A Acoustic Guitar

Floor Monitor
DSP2024P
BDI 21 Electric Guitar

ADI 21 Electric Guitar

DCX2496 Drums

V-AMP3
Low L Low R
Keyboard
V-AMP3

Synth XM8500 Mics

EP2000 Module

B2520 PRO B2520 PRO

EP4000
Low L Low R MAIN L OUT SUB 7-8 button SUB 5-6 button pressed, PAN SUB 3-4 button pressed, SUB 3-4 SUB 1-2 SUB 1-2
pressed, PAN channel channel center, GROUP 5 & 8 PAN channel right, GROUP 4 button button button
center, GROUP 7 & 8 pressed, pressed, pressed,
PAN channel PAN PAN
MAIN R OUT left, GROUP 3 channel channel
right, left,
GROUP 2 GROUP 1
MDX4600

Tape/CD recorder MDX4600

B1800X PRO B1800X PRO
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SX4882
48x8x2 In-Line Live/ Back Panel Channel Inputs
Main Mixer channel
Recording Mixer identifier.
Mic/Line source
20dB pad attenuates
select.
overly hot inputs.
Bal./unbal. line-
level input jack.

Buttons, Buttons, Buttons Bal. microphone XLR

input jack.
This baby’s got buttons. Do buttons look Channel Insert sends/
cool? Yes! Is this why they are on the board? returns, post trim and
pre-EQ.
No! They’re there because you need them all!
Direct output.
But many mixers don’t have all these options,
which may be why some sound technicians are
Mix B Channel bal./
missing a lot of their hair. unbal. input.
One word of caution: You may have to
contend with adoring masses asking if you
really know what all those buttons do. Mix B operating level
switch, +4 or -10 dB.
PFL/SOLO capability on:
+48 V Phantom Power
• Every channel, pre- or post-fader option Switch to chs. 1-24 in
blocks of 8.
• Aux bus sends
• Aux returns Parallel subgroup
• All subgroups outputs.
• Headphone mixes
Routing Matrix buttons & more:
• Select switch that assigns Mix B input OR
mic/line input to Main Channel strip
• Mic/Line input select button Octo-riffic Subgroups channel inputs into subgroups which
• Aux Send Mix B- sends Mix B input source to Having eight Subgroups give you so go directly out to tape, you have the
Aux send much flexibility you may just become a ability to record even more than
• B-channel Flip switches Mix B input source to gymnast on the side. These Subgroups 24 discreet inputs. Also, the outputs
mirror main channel input can be used to send eight individual of the subgroups have selectable
• Mix B operating input level, +4dB or -10 db tracks directly to your tape, digital operating output levels (+4dB or
• Channel low-cut filter interface or hard disk recorder, or they -10dB) to match the inputs of your
• Phantom power On, independent can be used as four stereo submixes. recording device.
8-channel blocks There are two parallel outputs on each The MeterBridge – Functionality
• Subgroup and Main Mix assignment subgroup, to feed up to 16 multi-track and Stunningly Cool
• Channel mutes - on all channels 1-48, channels. Once you’ve had a meterbridge
including all Mix B channels During a live show you could use on deck, it’s hard to go back. Essential
four of the subgroups for instrument in the studio and amazingly cool
and vocal sub-mixing to the PA and live, the meterbridge provides visual
the other four could be for a tape sub- confirmation of what is going on
mix, if you choose not to use Mix B as with all your signals with just a quick
your tape mix. For use with a stereo glance. Each input channel, all the
PA you still have 4 subgroups total to subgroups and the main outputs
work with, and when used as a stage feature 12-level LEDs organized
monitor console, the SX4882 can incrementally with traffic-light style
provide up to 16 independent monitor color coding, so you can verify input
mixes by combining the subgroups, and output levels, even on the Mix B
Aux busses, and L/R Mix B. Wicked! channels.
In the studio, the eight Subgroups Many console manufacturers offer
allow maximization of recording a meterbridge only as an expensive,
inputs by allowing several channels to optional add-on, however, the SX4882
be mixed down to a smaller number provides it standard.
of recording tracks. By combining
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SX4882
48x8x2 In-Line Live/ Master I/O Section
Subgroups 1-8
Recording Mixer expander inputs. Aux Sends 1-6.

APPLICATIONS
Aux 1-6 expander
inputs. Stereo Aux Returns
Church Services 1-6.
Running live sound in
Subgroup Inserts
houses of worship has become 1-8.
a truly professional pastime CD/TAPE In/Out
with the advent of affordable, Mix B L/R expander RCA.
inputs.
quality sound gear and the
CD/TAPE In
rise of congregations that Main Mix L/R –unbalanced ¼".
require bigger and more expander inputs.
Control Room OUT.
capable sound systems. The Mix B OUT L/R.
External 2-track IN.
multiple input and auxiliary
Studio OUT.
send options of the SX4882 are Main Out INSERTS
L/R. Meter/Analyzer
designed to accommodate a OUT.
wide variety of performance Main Mix OUT L/R.
Headphones
needs, large and small. 1 & 2 OUT.
Worship services, choir,
and music ensembles are
easily mixed and recorded live.
Go directly into your digital
interface from the subgroup Fuse. I/O Power Switch. Main L/R Balanced
OUT.
outs, Mix B or Main Out, right
into your tracking software.
CD’s or DVDs can then be Corporate presentations often require sound additional external 2-track monitoring, dual
distributed to members of the reinforcement to a large room, typically with independent headphone outputs, capability
congregation who may have several pairs of speakers scattered throughout for four headphone mixes.
trouble attending services. the auditorium. With eight subgroup outs, you • Built in talkback mic with volume control
Caution: your status may be have 4 sets of individual stereo controls, in knob. Assign talkback mic to Aux 1, Aux 2,
elevated in the church from addition to the main L/R out. Mix B provides an Studio, and Headphone mixes.
sound grunt to near-savior. additional stereo mix, for a total of 6 separate • Tons of soloing capability all through the
Corporate A/V stereo output options. master output section

Corporate AV is a truly Recording Studio Features Live Features

multi-media experience, where • 8 subgroups with dual parallel outputs to • Mix B offers separate stereo mix control for
there may be many different drive 8 or 16 channels of a recording device recording or broadcast feeds independent
input sources - from a laptop, or digital interface from main board mix and also provides an
MP3, CD, DVD, television, • Mix B mixer (chs. 25-48) returns tape outputs additional Aux bus.
projector, or camera. The from recording device or digital interface for • 8 mono subgroups or 4 stereo pairs for en-
SX4882 has RCA tape in immediate playback, overdub tracking, and hanced mixing control.
and two external ¼" 2-track mix down. Mix B input can be assigned to Aux • Full LED meterbridge for enhanced
inputs, plus each channel mixes and studio headphone mixes, and also monitoring capabilities and additional “wow”
has the choice of balanced or be assigned to Main Channel or Mix B channel factor.
unbalanced, +4dB or -10dB with flip of button. • Full Solo/PFL capability throughout the
input levels. Mix B provides • 6 Stereo Aux returns - two aux returns as- console, including subgroups and Aux sends.
additional input options for signable to subgroups and main mix enable • 6 Auxiliary sends for monitors and effects,
routing audio sources into the Aux return signal be assigned directly to a all with pre-post switches and selectable
console. With 48 total channels record track. The other four returns are de- between main channel or Mix B inputs. Also,
and 82 total inputs, even the signed to facilitate monitoring of aux return 6 stereo Aux returns.
largest conventions can be signals and do not assign to subgroups. • Insert points on all channels, subgroups, and
accommodated. • Separate control room and studio outputs, main out.
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SX4882
capable of driving 16 independent • An internal autorange variable
48x8x2 In-Line Live/ mixes.
• Mute buttons on every channel.
power supply allows the console
to run on voltages ranging from
Recording Mixer But wait, there’s more 100V to 240V which is very handy
for cross-Atlantic tours or funky
• 100 mm logarithmic faders and grange halls that typically have
sealed rotary pots provide smooth, fluctuating power.
• Multiple input capability to accommodate a responsive control action and keep • 2 BNC connectors for 12V goose-
variety of sources, including three individual the snap-crackle-and-pop out your neck lights
Tape/2-track inputs for Tape, CDs, DVDs, and mix and out of your mixer. • Rugged, road-ready all-steel chassis
MP3 players.
• Console doubles as a discreet monitor desk Aux 1 Ret. Level
control.
Headphone1
Main Mix and Mix B channel ID. Aux Returns Power supply section – identical
Section.* status indicators. to HP2.
Trim Knob adjusts input signal level.
Button selects mic/line OR Mix B input as
main channel source. Assigns Chs.1-24 or
Mix B 25-48 to
Treble shelving EQ cut or boost ± 15 dB at
meter bridge.
12 kHz .
Headphone 2
Upper-midrange ± 15 dB cut or boost.
Aux Sends section section.
(1-6 identical).
Upper-mid parametric frequency sweep
400 – 8k Hz.
Two separate
Lower-mid ±15 dB cut or boost.
Indicates meter headphone jacks/
Lower-mid parametric frequency sweep bridge assign. mixes.
100 – 2k Hz.
Bass shelving EQ ± 15dB at 80 Hz. Two separate
Aux Send Master
headphone jacks/
level.
EQ In/Out. mixes.
Aux Send Solo
Low Cut Filter. Assigns Mix B, Aux
button.
3/4, Aux 5/6, Control
Aux Send 1. Aux 1 Ret. L/R
Room or External
image control.
Aux Send 2. input to HPs.
Assigns Aux 1 Ret.
Aux 1/2 Pre/Post Switch.
to Subgroups or Solos headphone
Aux send 3 or 5, selectable with Shift button. Main mix. mix.
Main PFL/Solo
Aux send 4 or 6, selectable with Shift button. Solos signal of
section.
Aux 1 Ret.
Shift button selects aux sends routing. Studio Monitoring
Section.
Aux 3-6 Pre/Post Switch.
Aux Returns 3-6 PFL/Solo level.
Selects Source to Aux bus-Main Channel
controls: Level, to PFL/Solo indicator
or Mix B.
HP 1, to HP2, to light.
Treble EQ, ± 15dB, 12 kHz.
Main Mix, and Solo.
PFL/Solo Selector
Bass EQ, ± 15dB, 80 Hz.
switch.**
Pan knob. Mix B master Sends Talkback
section. mic to Aux 1, Aux
Mix B input level control.
2, Subgroups, and
Mute Button for Mix B input. HP/Studio.
Mix B level control.
Flip Switch changes Mix B source to mirror
TB volume level
Main Channel input. Assigns Mix B to
control.
Main Mix.
Signal Clip LED.
Pan knob. Solo Light
Mono Button-
Signal Present LED. indicators for Aux
combines stereo
SOLO/PFL. Returns.
image to check
Main Channel MUTE button. phase correlation
Studio level control
between L/R in
to main room.
control room.
100 mm tapered logarithmic fader.
Subgroup Solo
Control room
Subgroup assign. buttons. buttons.
volume level to
Subgroup Mono
monitors.
Select – for 8 indep.
subgroup channels. Built-in Talkback
mic.
Subgroup Stereo Subgroup and
Main L/R Mix assign. buttons. Select – for 4 stereo Main Mix master
groups. output faders.

* Aux Returns 1 & 2 control sections are

identical and designed to facilitate recording
while Aux Rets. 3/4 and 5/6 are identical and
designed to facilitate monitoring.
** PFL = pre-fader level and looks at input signal.
Solo is post-fader and looks at output levels.
Assign. buttons to studio monitor mix:
Main, Mix B, 2-track/tape, other External.
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SX4882
48x8x2 In-Line Live/
Recording Mixer

Main channel strip Mix B channel strip System data

Gain range 0 dB to +15 dB / off Distortion (THD+N) 0.007 % @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, bandwidth
Mic input 80 kHz; < 0.02 %, 22 Hz to 22 kHz at
Hi shelving 12 kHz, ±15 dB
Type electronically balanced, discrete normal operating levels, any input to
input circuit Lo shelving 80 Hz, ±15 dB any output, bandwidth 80 kHz

Mic E.I.N.1 (22 Hz - 22 kHz) Subgroup section Frequency response

@ 150 Ω source -129.0 dBu / -117.3 dBqp 2 20 Hz to 40 kHz ±1 dB (any input to any output)
Noise
Input shorted -132.0 dBu / -122.0 dBqp 10 Hz to 120 kHz ±3 dB
bus noise @
Distortion (THD+N) 0.007 % @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, bandwidth 80 kHz fader 0 dB -102.5 dBr Noise2
Gain range +10 dB to +50 dB 24 chs. assigned @ fader 0 dB -102.5 dBr
(input B) & set @
Max. input level +12 dBu (+32 dBu @ PAD) 0 dB gain -92.5 dBr 24 chs. assigned
(input B) & set @
Line input 16 chs. assigned 0 dB gain -92.5 dBr
(input B) & set @
Type electronically balanced 0 dB gain -94.5 dBr 16 chs. assigned
Gain range 0 dB to +40 dB (-20 dB to +20 dB @ PAD) Submaster output (input B) & set @
Max. input level +22 dBu max. output level +22 dBu, balanced / unbalanced 0 dB gain -94.5 dBr
Channel fader range +10 dB to -85 dB / off Submaster insert Power supply
max. output level +22 dBu
Aux send gain range 0 dB to +15 dB / off Power consumption 250 W
Submaster insert
Equalizer max. input level +22 dBu Mains voltage 100 - 240 V~ (50/60 Hz)
Hi shelving 12 kHz, ±15 dB Fader range +10 dB to -85 dB / off Fuse T 3,15 A H 250 V
Hi mid sweep 300 Hz to 20 kHz, ±15 dB Mains connector standard IEC receptacle
Main mix section
Lo mid sweep 50 Hz to 3 kHz, ±15 dB Physical/weight
Noise2
Lo shelving 80 Hz, ±15 dB Dimensions
bus noise @ fader 0 dB -101.0 dBr
Lo cut (HPF) 75 Hz, 12 dB/oct. (H x W x D) approx. 2.8"/8.7" x 37" x 29.5"
24 chs. assigned approx. 72 mm/220 mm
Channel direct out (input B) & set @ x 940 mm x 750 mm
0 dB gain -92.5 dBr
Max. output level +22 dBu Weight approx. 61.2 lb.
16 chs. assigned
Noise @ 0 dB gain -94 dBu approx. 27.72 kg
(input B) & set @
1
Output impedance 120 Ω 0 dB gain -94.5 dBr Equivalent Input Noise
2
ref. +4 dBu
Tape returns ¼" jacks, balanced / unbalanced, glob Max. output level +28 dBu, XLR connector, balanced /
ally switchable from +4 dBu to -10 dBV +22 dBu, ¼" jacks, unbalanced BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest profes-
sional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be
Aux returns
Channel inserts made from time to time to existing products without prior notice.
gain range 0 dB to +20 dB / off Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or
Max. in/out +22 dBu Aux sends illustrated.
Channel to max. output level +22 dBu
channel crosstalk -95 dB @ 1 kHz

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